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So my fellows!

You have found the Stayer blog.

Here we talk about feelings, tell you new exciting things, and report on happenings upcoming and past.

There are also routes from Stayer bods here for you to follow, ride for yourselves and pass around. For the routes, there is a Strava club set up here if you are desireth of a little competition en route. If you have a route you would like to share then feel free to ping it across with a pic or two of the sights, sounds and a little run down of what to expect and we will feature and share our favourites.

Ultra Distance Scholarship

A scholarship for BAME cyclists in Ultra Distance racing. Created to elevate representation in the discipline of Ultra Distance racing, and to initiate further conversation around diversity and inclusion in the cycling world :)

SCHOLARSHIP

Ultra Distance Scholarship

Stayer Woodland Slumber Party

A post work day adventure, riding into golden hour (to sleep in the woods). Pulling off a #schoolnightbivviclub microadventure, back to the workshop in the morning for some ☕.

WATCH VIDEO

Stayer Woodland Slumber Party

An interview: The '+' in the OG+

Sam explains why the OG+ is for those seeking what he describes as:
'that kind of super-cool-fun bike'

and that it's

'like dumping a bunch of steroids on the idea of the OG'

and that its' really like

'a gravel bike for mountain bikers'

INTERVIEW WITH SAM

Interview with framebuilder Sam: The '+' in the OG+

New STAYER faces

We hired some cool people.

Check out our new crew.

(we lucked out).

NEW FACES

New Faces at Stayer

Route #12 Brockley to Brighton

contributed by Aoife, Holly and Susie

Starting in the leafy suburbs of south east London, this route heads straight down to the coast. We wanted to try something new from the classic London to Brighton route that heads out via west.....continue reading here.

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Stayer The Distance Brockley to Brighton Cycling Off Road Routes

Route #12 Brockley to Brighton

Route#11 'The Only Way Is Gravel'
contributed by Andy Watson-Smith

Our route hits the gravel immediately, ditching Lea Bridge Road for the River Lee Navigation and 15kms of traffic-free towpaths to Waltham Abbey, if you can it's best to do this section early before it gets busy... continue reading here.

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Route #11 Andy's 'The Only Way Is Gravel'

Route#10 'Raz up to Dartmoor and Back'
contributed by Holly and Kim

After riding from London down to Devon on the Snot Rocket and a Groadinger UG we thought it would be a good idea to explore some of the local trails....continue reading here.

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Route #10 'Raz up to Dartmoor and Back'

Route#9 Toms "proper American gravel in Sussex"

contributed by Tom Hall

Starting in Lewes and escaping town along the A27 cycle path (boring, soz). It gets much nicer as soon as you turn off for Firle. From here the gravel starts...continue reading here.

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American Gravel in England Off Road Route Stayer The Distance

Route #9 Toms 'Proper American Gravel in Sussex'

Route#8 Bikepixi's Blue Bell Woods

contributed by Liz Hughes

The route starts in East Finchley at Amichis Coffee shop as that's were all CCL club rides start, but you could easily start at Hadley Green as thats were the loop links up and and first bit off off road starts.....continue reading here.

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Route #8 Bikepixi's Blue Bell Woods

Route#7 Liam's All Terrain Sussex Loop
contributed by Liam Yates

The loop can be started at any point depending on where you are coming from or live. It’s also close to Hayward’s Heath and East Grinstead train stations for those coming from a little further. ...continue reading here.

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Liam Yates The Distance Sussex Off Road Gravel MTB Cycling Route

Route #7 Liam's all terrain Sussex loop

Route#6 Holly's Kent Smash up Titsey Hill
contributed by Holly Duce

One for the south Londoner's.....starting in Brockley and heading out to the North downs. Prepare for some serious nettle rash and prep your arms for a good bit of hike a bike in places. Be sure to...continue reading here.

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Route #6 Holly's Kent smash up Titsey Hill

Route #4 Sussex Greatest Hits

contributed by Aoife

A roadie one from Aoife in Sussex! Fear not groad fan for I hear the potholes are many and frequent.

The route heads out into West Sussex from Brighton, leaving the seaside for the South Downs National Park. Sticking to the A283, it passes through the grounds of the 17th century Petworth House, before turning off into Lurgashall, an idyllic English village ... continue reading here.

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The Distance Cycling Route Sussex South East

Route #4 - Sussex Greatest Hits

Route #3 Sacombe Gravel

(the long and the short of it)

contributed by Tom Elwood

Here are two gravel routes contributed by Tom Elwood from Team LDN. This guy really knows his grit. One is a commitment indeed, a steaming 120k! The other is an abbreviation of the first, entry level Elwood if you will. A somewhat modest BUT still good old 80k of a ride on top grroad. Check em out and enjoy!.......continue reading here.

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Route #3 Sacombe Gravel (the long and the short of it)

Route #2 LBK out and back again
contributed by Phil Diprose of The Ride Journal

Today could be perfect. Leaving the house early this morning it begins with blues skies, already it is looking like the best days weather of the year. Spring has been reluctant to come, and the previous winter was challengingly wet to say the least, so finally it seems like my reward has arrived.......continue reading here.

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Route #2 From LBK and back again

Route #1 Andy’s Essex ‘Groad’ Blender

contributed by Andy Watson-Smith

When you need a break from London life, get back to nature with this 80km route of fast gravel tracks, forest trails, old Roman roads and quiet rolling lanes.....continue reading here.

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